OET interlinear 1TIM 4:7

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-contrast

δὲ

but

Here, the word But introduces how Paul wants Timothy to treat the profane and old-womanish myths in contrast to how he should treat “the good teaching” (4:6). If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces this kind of contrast, or you could leave But untranslated. Alternate translation: “In contrast,” or “Now”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

γραώδεις

granny

The term old-womanish describes something that is silly or foolish. Paul does not mean that these myths always came from older women or that older women were more likely to believe the myths. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a comparable phrase or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “foolish” or “groundless”

Note 3 topic: translate-unknown

μύθους

myths

The word myths refers to a certain kind of story that is generally considered to be untrustworthy. This kind of story is often about what important people did a long time ago. Often, many people in a culture know these stories but do not consider them to be reliable historical narratives. See how you translated this word in 1:4. Alternate translation: “fictional narratives” or “traditional tales”

Note 4 topic: grammar-connect-logic-contrast

(Occurrence 2) δὲ

and

Here, the word but introduces what Paul wants Timothy to do instead of listening to the myths. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces that kind of contrast, or you could leave but untranslated. Alternate translation: “and instead” or “and in contrast”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

γύμναζε & σεαυτὸν

/be/_training & yourself

Here Paul speaks as if Timothy were an athlete who needed to train himself. He means that Timothy needs to work hard, as an athlete does, in order to become godly. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a comparable figure of speech or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “always strive”

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

πρὸς εὐσέβειαν

to devoutness

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of godliness, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “to be godly”